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Gael

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Gael is a male between 2 and 3 years old, of small size (6-7 kg). He was found abandoned on the beach alongside Gau. Both were covered in ticks and fleas, extremely dirty, and severely dehydrated. We believe they might be related, although we can’t confirm it for sure. We never found out where they came from. No one ever asked about them, nor… Gael Read more »

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Gael es un macho de entre 2 y 3 años, de tamaño pequeño. (6-7Kg) Apareció abandonado en la playa junto a Gau. Los dos estaban llenos de garrapatas y pulgas, muy sucios y con muchísima sed. Creemos que podrían ser familia, aunque no podemos asegurarlo. Nunca supimos de dónde venían. Nadie preguntó por ellos ni … Gael Leer más »

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Refugio Cambados
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Gael home

What you'll need for Gael in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Gael

What life with Gael looks like

Gael is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Refugio Cambados in Spain.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇪🇸Adopting from Spain

Spanish protectoras generally include sterilization, all vaccinations, microchip ID, and EU pet passport in the adoption fee (typically €250–€400 for a dog, €100–€180 for a cat). Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Spain, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gael, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gael?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Refugio Cambados handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Gael on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gael if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Refugio Cambados will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Gael already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Gael isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Refugio Cambados early rather than rehoming privately; they know Gael and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (ES). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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